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==== Free from GMO ====

==== Free from GMO ====

"Genetically Modified Organism" carry a novel DNA that has been assembled artificially from DNA of different organisms.  

"Genetically Modified Organisms" carry a novel DNA that has been assembled artificially from DNA of different organisms.  

   

   

Humans have been genetically modifying food through selective breeding processes for thousands of years. The “GMO” label identifies organisms that have undergone Genetic Engineering (GE) techniques in order to obtain desirable characteristics. However, it has to be noted that organisms that have been developed through other techniques such as chemical or radiation mutagenesis are not considered GMO.   

Humans have been genetically modifying food through selective breeding processes for thousands of years. The “GMO” label identifies organisms that have undergone Genetic Engineering (GE) techniques in order to obtain desirable characteristics. However, it has to be noted that organisms that have been developed through other techniques such as chemical or radiation mutagenesis are not considered GMO.   

There is no scientific evidence to support any issues with consuming GMOs or consuming animals that have eaten GMOs. Nevertheless, many consumers are concerned about GMOs in their food and, given the choice, would select a GMO-free food.   

There is no scientific evidence to support any issues with consuming GMOs or consuming animals that have eaten GMOs. Nevertheless, many consumers are concerned about GMOs in their food and, given the choice, would select a GMO-free food.   

    

    

In Europe, pet food manufactured with GMO materials has to be labelled “contains GMO” or “produced from GMO”; if not labeled, a GMO contamination of up to 0.9% is tolerated<ref name="Regulation 1829/2003">'''Regulation (EC) No 1829/2003''' of the European Parliament and of the Council of 22 September 2003 on genetically modified food and feed OJ L 268/1</ref><ref name="Regulation 1830/2003">'''Regulation (EC) No 1830/2003''' of the European Parliament and of the Council of 22 September 2003 concerning the traceability and labelling of genetically modified organisms and the traceability of food and feed products produced from genetically modified organisms and amending Directive 2001/18/EC OJ L268/24</ref>. This is regarded as being unavoidable due to global handling and shipping of raw materials. However, when claiming ‘free from GMO’ the 0.9% tolerance is replaced by zero tolerance.

In Europe, pet food manufactured with GMO materials has to be labelled “contains GMO” or “produced from GMO”; if not labelled, a GMO contamination of up to 0.9% is tolerated<ref name="Regulation 1829/2003">'''Regulation (EC) No 1829/2003''' of the European Parliament and of the Council of 22 September 2003 on genetically modified food and feed OJ L 268/1</ref><ref name="Regulation 1830/2003">'''Regulation (EC) No 1830/2003''' of the European Parliament and of the Council of 22 September 2003 concerning the traceability and labelling of genetically modified organisms and the traceability of food and feed products produced from genetically modified organisms and amending Directive 2001/18/EC OJ L268/24</ref>. This is regarded as being unavoidable due to global handling and shipping of raw materials. However, when claiming ‘free from GMO’ the 0.9% tolerance is replaced by zero tolerance.

== B.A.R.F. ==

== B.A.R.F. ==